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Fan/Girl review

“Engagingly done”

ReviewsAug 4, 2024by Lyn GardnerDemonstration Room, Summerhall, Edinburgh

Bryony Byrne in Fan/Girl at Demonstration Room, Summerhall, Edinburgh. Photo: Stefan Willhoit

Enjoyably madcap piece from Bryony Byrne that lacks substance

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